The Government will want as high a price as possible for its shares in the last bank it owns, but there is more at stake in this sale for the Irish economy than just cash proceeds.
Francesco Ceccato, the Milan-born chief executive of Barclays Bank Europe, says his bank is firmly committed to Ireland, but likely to set up its EU headquarters in Paris.
The Irishman, who is the son of former Fianna Fáil TD Brian Hillery, was appointed JPMorgan's co-CEO of EMEA on Monday. His rise comes as little surprise to those who know him.
In a flat market, the motor finance business acquired by Close Brothers last October is growing market share. Its boss Donal Murphy discusses differentiation in the car loan industry, competition for recruitment and the unpredictability of 252.
The digital bank lends to businesses with a "strong UK nexus", including Irish aparthotel business Staycity, which recently secured a £77m loan. Now its head of debt finance Ben Barbanel tells The Currency why OakNorth has opted to push into the US over the EU.
London has long been dominant in fintech. Politicians, regulators, founders, and stakeholders have been plotting The City's plans to retain its leadership position.
Donal Trump promised to punish Europe when he announced his sweeping tariffs. The outcome could be quite the opposite, however, as huge sums look set to flee the US.
Founded in 1981, Dimensional has shaped the world of investing. O'Reilly, who has has co-led the firm since 2017, tells his story and discusses investment strategy.
The investment firm is in the process of raising funds to establish a network of general practices in Ireland. It forms part of Lonsdale's plans to invest more in Ireland.
Novellus’s Irish office is driving the growth of the billionaire family’s UK-headquartered finance business. An in-house broker is coming next.
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